The CountryGlobal dairy prices rebound at auctionPrices are up once again in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction17 Nov 04:55 PM
The CountryDairy farming journey had rocky startAfter his first job on a dairy farm Jason Checketts swore he would never milk a cow again.11 Nov 10:15 PM
The CountrySteph Matheson's mission to empower and inspire womenMatheson's blog Project Steph 2.0 about health, wellness, family and rural living in Gore.10 Nov 03:45 AM
The CountryNominations open for 2021 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the YearThis year the award calls for "leaders beyond the farm gate".10 Nov 03:00 AM
The CountryWhy Emma Higgins is 'happy to talk about cows'Dairy analyst grew up on sheep and beef farm and wanted to be a lawyer.10 Nov 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryShareholders to Fonterra: Only one-way messaging nowFonterra shareholders' guardian says blurred role helped sour relationship with farmers.09 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryCoal burner ban could lead to rise in imported foodNew Zealand may need to import more food if it bans coal boilers too soon, producers say.05 Nov 11:19 PM
The CountrySynlait Milk signs up mystery customerSynlait has signed a supply agreement with a global category leader.05 Nov 04:26 AM
The CountryTe Awamutu teenager runner-up in national Holstein Friesian photo competitionJay Seebeck (15), is eager to become a dairy farmer.04 Nov 10:00 PM
The CountryFarmers increasingly using tailored environment plans - FonterraFonterra says 34 per cent of its farmers now have tailored farm environment plans.03 Nov 07:30 PM
The CountryPrices drop in latest Global Dairy Trade AuctionPrices in last night's GDT auction dropped 2.0 per cent, with WMP down 2.0 per cent also.03 Nov 05:26 PM
The CountryDairy farming 'one of the shining stars of Covid' - ANZANZ says NZ's farming sector had taken advantage of good prices for their products.02 Nov 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBillion-dollar bonanza: How dairy farming is boosting Bay economyThere are still jobs up for grabs in the Bay of Plenty's booming dairy industry.02 Nov 05:00 PM
The CountryDeer and sheep milking beckon for Telford studentTelford agricultural student Sarah Hatcher feels a certain affinity with dairying.02 Nov 02:00 AM
The CountryCar racing farm manager also top artificial insemination technicianAI technician and rally car driver Tania Cresswell has inseminated about 2561 cows a year.28 Oct 03:00 AM
The CountryHistory underpins Southland's infant formula operationFrench food and drink giant Danone's Clydevale operation in South Otago.27 Oct 10:15 PM
The CountryDairy industry short hundreds of staffFarmers were still looking to fill about 800 vacancies.27 Oct 08:05 PM
The CountryExtra $36m for Northland dairy farmers with lift in forecast priceStrong demand for milk from China lifts forecast farmgate price for next season.25 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryNew tool to measure NZ dairy cows' welfareMassey University researchers have created a way to assess the welfare of dairy cows.22 Oct 11:00 PM
The CountryOnce-a-day milking decision paying off for Kelso farmers"Now we don't have to worry as much anymore as the cows look after themselves."20 Oct 09:57 PM
The CountryDairy prices rise slightly at latest GDT auctionPrices have risen 0.4 per cent across the board at the latest GDT event.20 Oct 05:21 PM
The CountryChocolate milk turns to gold: Lewis Road Creamery soldOwner of farms in Canterbury and Waikato takes full control of milk and butter brand.14 Oct 06:15 PM
The CountryFonterra rolls out on farm emissions reports for its farmersCo-op says profiles will help farmers better understand how to reduce emissions.13 Oct 03:00 AM
The CountryPost-lockdown job offer enables dairy farmers to expand their businessThe new dairy season saw a Hawke's Bay couple triple the number of cows under their care.12 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNZ dairy, meat and log prices hold their groundNew Zealand's key commodities are holding up despite Covid-19.07 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhat dairy protein production could look like in 2030What place will dairy cows have in global protein production in 10 years?07 Oct 04:37 AM
The CountryBack to back rises for Global Dairy Trade auctionPrices in last night's GDT auction are up 2.2 per cent - the second rise in a row.06 Oct 11:45 PM
The Country'I changed my career to chase that farming lifestyle'Alex Pattullo always knew he wanted to farm after relief milking at secondary school.06 Oct 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra's China farms: Red ink but a strategic winFonterra has exited is problematic investments in China dairy farms.05 Oct 04:55 AM
The CountryDairy farm worker to run Queenstown marathon in gumbootsHarrie Chander will run Queenstown marathon in farm gear to show his respect for farmers.02 Oct 02:30 AM
The CountryRecord year for Waikato's Tatua dairy companyTatua dairy farmers are again the envy of the sector.30 Sep 10:11 PM
The CountryUnique Christmas calving pattern helps dairy farmers boost milk productionFarm sits on drained swamp, so shift to Christmas calving driven by soil type.28 Sep 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhat made a2 Milk great emerges as its Achilles heelThe daigou trade channel to China will affect a2 Milk in the second half.28 Sep 02:10 AM
The CountryComment: Can we sell dairy milk to vegans?Comment: Turns out vegans are not as homogeneous as our blue-top milk.27 Sep 11:00 PM